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Old 08-23-2014, 01:43 PM   #1
Peggy L
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combining files into one archive file


How do I go about combining a document file, a ppt file, and a log file as one? I have done it before but have forgotten the process. This is for an assignment of mine.
 
Old 08-23-2014, 01:54 PM   #2
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what about the command tar?
 
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Old 08-23-2014, 02:18 PM   #3
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Have a look at the tar's manpage.
Code:
man tar
Everything you need to know should be in there.

Good luck!
 
Old 08-24-2014, 12:39 AM   #4
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Here's an example, with an explanation of each flag:

Code:
tar czvf bundle.tgz document.doc powerpoint.ppt logfile.log
c - create tarball
z - gzip (compress; much better than zip)
v - verbose (show everything it adds to the tarball)
f - force (don't confirm adding files; overwrite if file(s) already exist)
 
Old 08-24-2014, 06:10 AM   #5
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Tar is the 'standard' in *nix land..

Should be fine using something like winrar on windows ( gz bz2 at least)

Another option is pkzip, ( apt-get install zip # assuming debian or derivative of it )


'Out of the box' windows will handle those zip files, no need for third party software.
 
Old 08-24-2014, 10:38 AM   #6
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You don't say which distro you're using — I suggest you add this to your profile — but somewhere in your menu you should find an archive manager. That will have a help file and will allow you do the job without messing about in the command line.
 
  


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